Brad Pitt, following his high-profile and tumultuous divorce from Angelina Jolie, is focusing on moving forward in his life, especially with his six children. Although he’s found love again with Ines De Ramon, his relationship with his children remains a challenge, and he’s been reflecting on the mistakes he made during his marriage.
The divorce, finalized in December 2024 after eight years of legal battles, was filled with dramatic accusations and emotional strain. According to a source speaking to US Weekly, the prolonged process “controlled [Pitt’s] life for so many years,” and while he acknowledges the painful nature of the split, he admits, “He loved her and he knows he made mistakes.”
The impact of the divorce has been deep, not only affecting his relationship with Jolie but also with their children. The insider revealed that the divorce caused tension, even leading to Shiloh Jolie legally dropping Pitt’s last name. “To have that behind him is a relief,” the source said, but added, “It’s been hard for him because he doesn’t have a great relationship with his kid.”
Despite these challenges, Brad refuses to place blame solely on Jolie. “He doesn’t blame her for everything,” the source explained. Instead, Pitt is working to accept the things he can’t change and hopes to rebuild his bond with his children in the future.
A pivotal part of Pitt’s transformation has been his commitment to sobriety. “Ever since he stopped drinking, everything has changed,” said the insider. In a candid conversation with Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert, Pitt described his rock-bottom moment when he joined Alcoholics Anonymous, explaining that he was “pretty much on [his] knees” and “really open.” He admitted that he was “trying anything and everyone” during this low point in his life. “It was a difficult time. I needed to reboot. I needed to wake the f— up in some areas,” Pitt shared, underscoring the importance of his sobriety journey.
While Angelina reportedly remains unforgiving and “still not in a place where she is going to forgive him or ever will,” Pitt has stopped seeking redemption. When GQ asked if the finalization of his divorce felt like a relief, he responded with a shrug, saying, “No, I don’t think it was that major of a thing. Just something coming to fruition. Legally.” Instead of focusing on past regrets, Pitt is now turning his attention to the future, hoping for reconciliation with his children and continuing his personal growth.
